Creation of a Fidelity Measure for ExerSHINE Kids® POWER Bootcamp Program
Authors:
Erin Wolfe OT/s, Amy Wheadon OTD, Marget Morris OTD
Abstract:
Summer camp helps children develop independence, social skills, and the ability to self-
ExerSHINE Kids® POWER Bootcamp program is a pediatric group occupational therapy intervention that combines elements of Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI), the STAR method, and high-intensity physical activity to facilitate self-regulation skills and promote occupational performance. Intervention fidelity is defined as the degree to which an intervention is implemented as intended. The purpose of this project is to differentiate ExerSHINE Kids® POWER Bootcamp program through the development of a fidelity measure. The ExerSHINE Kids® program was first assessed with the ASI fidelity measure and was determined to not meet the structural fidelity criteria, differentiating the two interventions. A fidelity measure was then created for the ExerSHINE Kids® program that included structural and procedural forms summarizing the essential elements of the program. A small pilot study was conducted indicating the need for further revision of the measure and existing program protocols to further emphasize essential elements.
Key Words:
fidelity to intervention, high-intensity physical activity, self-regulation